Established by the Government in 1989, The Open University of Hong Kong (OUHK) has five schools, namely the School of Arts & Social Sciences, Lee Shau Kee School of Business & Administration, School of Education & Languages, School of Science & Technology, and the Li Ka Shing Institute...

Established by the Government in 1989, The Open University of Hong Kong (OUHK) has five schools, namely the School of Arts & Social Sciences, Lee Shau Kee School of Business & Administration, School of Education & Languages, School of Science & Technology, and the Li Ka Shing Institute of Professional & Continuing Education. Through them, we have been providing full-time and part-time programmes at undergraduate, post-graduate, and sub-degree levels.

Today we have over 9,000 full-time and 10,000 part-time students at OUHK with more than 220 programmes of studies. The OUHK spirit is a culmination of a relentless pursuit of academic excellence and a creative approach to learning and teaching. Reaching out to our next generation and across the borders through advanced web technologies has been our principal goal in the past years.

We are looking for seasoned professional with campus development experience to assist in the implementation of the University’s Sheung Shing Street Development Project (“the Project”) and to ensure that the Project is in good progress according to the timeframe and within the allowable budget.

We are now inviting application(s) for the following post in the Facilities Management Unit:

The appointee(s) will be responsible for the planning, design and implementation of civil and structural engineering works for the Project. He/she will mainly be required to assist the Project Manager to i) provide professional advice and conduct study for the Project in terms of civil and structural design and works implementation; ii) liaise with and co-ordinate among internal users and external parties, including Government Departments, consultants and contractors, on relevant design, co-ordination and implementation of the works; iii) manage consultants and contractors’ works on design and implementation and supervise in-house technical staff members to ensure the Project shall be completed on-time within the financial budgets and at a quality standard; iv)prepare relevant works tender and contract documents; and v) provide support and report to the senior management of the Project.

Requirements

Applicants should have i) a recognized Bachelor’s degree in Civil and Structural Engineering, or an equivalent qualification, and strong in civil and structural design and implementation works; ii) HKIE registered Civil/Structural Engineer or equivalent with minimum of 7 years’ postgraduate experience in construction industry. Experience in developer or client side is preferred; iii) good knowledge of statutory submission requirements and procedures; iv) good administration and communication skills including report writing skill in English and Chinese and a self-initiative team player; v) competence in the use of computer applications including AutoCAD and Microsoft Office; and vi) Experience in campus development, slope modification, construction of pedestrian footbridge an advantage.

Terms of Appointment

Successful candidate will be appointed on a full-time fixed term contract. Fringe benefits will include annual leave, medical & dental benefits, life insurance coverage and gratuity, where applicable.

Application Procedures

Please complete the “Application Form”, which is obtainable from the University's website (http://www.ouhk.edu.hk/jobs), and send it together with your CV and names of 3 referees to the Human Resources Unit, The Open University of Hong Kong by e-mail (hruhrs3@ouhk.edu.hk) (Please quote the reference number in your application).

Deadline: 21 Oct 2016

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